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Architects criticize new LA Consulate General building design for ignoring local regulations

The Korean American Institute of Architects (KAIA) strongly criticized the winning design of the new Los Angeles Consulate General building after the artist's renditions...

Mel Gibson Joins Newsom Recall Effort

– Mel Gibson has joined the Newsom recall campaign, taking a strong stance against California’s wildfire mismanagement, rising crime, and economic instability. After losing...

Graffiti cleanup requests decline in LA, but Koreatown remains heavily defaced

Despite a recent report indicating a slight decrease in graffiti removal requests in Los Angeles last year, Koreatown remains heavily impacted by graffiti. Notably, Koreatown...

March 1 Independence Movement to be commemorated with greater youth participation

The Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA), led by President Robert Ahn, along with other Korean organizations, will hold a ceremony commemorating the...

Seoul Medical Group owner moves to acquire Hanmi Medical Group

Ascend Partners, the private equity firm that acquired Seoul Medical Group (SMG), is pursuing another merger and acquisition (M&A) involving Hanmi Medical Group (KAMG),...

Rep. Young Kim stresses strengthening U.S.-Korea-Japan ties amid global challenges

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) emphasized the importance of maintaining strong U.S. alliances with South Korea, Japan, and regional partners such as...

Trump announces ‘$5 million Gold Card’ for U.S. permanent residency

President Donald Trump announced on February 25 that his administration will implement a policy granting U.S. permanent residency in exchange for a $5 million...

Salvation Army’s LA Korean Corps closes, leaving Koreatown’s charitable needs unmet

After more than 40 years of community service and charitable work in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, the Salvation Army LA Korean Corps has closed its...

Comprehensive health research for Korean-American women underway at UT Austin

A research team of Korean-American women in the Department of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is conducting a study...

ICE conducts immigration raids in southern California amid growing activist pushback

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been conducting raids targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records across Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California....